Zach Zenner | Running Back | #34

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Lions re-signed RB Zach Zenner.

Zenner wasn't tendered an offer as a restricted free agent earlier this week and is coming back at the minimum salary. The 26-year-old showed flashes in 2016 but was a non-entity last season and will compete for a job. Mar 16 - 9:28 AM

It means the Lions didn't deem these players worthy of low ($1.9 million) tenders. Zenner, 26, fell behind Dwayne Washington and Tion Green on the depth chart last season. He may resurface elsewhere as a special teamer. Mar 14 - 5:06 PM

The Lions are not expected to tender a contract offer to restricted free agent RB Zach Zenner.

It means Zenner will reach the open market. The Lions were never going to pay Zenner at the "low"/original-round level of $1.9 million. He could eventually be brought back on a cheaper deal. Even in a 2017 where Ameer Abdullah struggled, Zenner took the rock just 14 times for 26 yards. Mar 1 - 8:13 PM

After coming on late in 2016 and emerging as the Lions' early-down back into the playoffs, Zenner played just 65 snaps this season and rushed 14 times for a measly 26 yards (1.9 YPC) and one touchdown. The former UDFA SPARQ star out of South Dakota State may not be long for the roster. Sun, Dec 31, 2017 12:04:00 PM

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